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International cyber attack is affecting hundreds of websites worldwide and in Israel

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Israel's National Digital Agency has disclosed a major international cyber campaign called ShadowCaptcha, which is targeting hundreds of websites globally and within Israel. The attack leverages common security tools to distribute malware, with a particular focus on WordPress-based sites. These compromised websites are being used to infect visitors' computers, enabling the theft of sensitive data, the installation of bitcoin mining software, or the deployment of ransomware for financial extortion. Authorities are working to contain the spread and mitigate the impact on affected organizations and individuals.

Original article source: https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/sk6kdfxfee
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